Construction of Darbenai switchyard
Status: engineering design phase ongoing.
The aim of the project
To ensure the reliability of the transmission grid and increase the security of electricity supply by constructing a 330 kV switchyard Darbėnai, which is important for the synchronous operation of the Lithuanian electricity system with the continental European electricity grid.
Significance of the project
Synchronisation with the networks of continental Europe is the last step towards Lithuania’s energy independence. Currently, our electricity system is still dependent on frequency control in Russia, but already in 2025, it will operate in one synchronous area together with the systems of other European countries.
The 330 kV switchyard Darbėnai is one of the synchronisation projects, the implementation of which will increase the reliability of electricity supply in the Lithuanian electricity system, as well as ensure the integration of a new direct current connection with Poland Harmony Link.
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| Territory: Kretinga district municipality, Žyneliai village |
| Voltage: 330 kV |
| Estimated completion date: 2025 |
| Funding: The project is co-funded by the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF). |
General project information
The switchyard will connect the planned Harmony Link connection with the new 330 kV overhead line Darbėnai – Bitėnai and the existing overhead line Klaipėda – Grobinė.
Map of the 330 kV switchyard Darbėnai
Work calendar
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Activities
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Date of implementation
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A contract was concluded for special spatial planning (Development Plan) and selection for environmental impact assessment services
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2019 Q4
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The concept of the Development Plan envisaging the routes of electricity transmission lines and the location of the switchyard was approved
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2021 Q1
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The conclusion on the environmental impact assessment of the planned economic activity was obtained
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2021 Q2
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Public hearings, during which the residents were introduced to the solutions of the Development Plan
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2021 Q2
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Development Plan were approved
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2021 Q3
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Contract with the contractor for the design and execution of the switchyard construction
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2021 Q4
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Commencement of construction work
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2023 Q1
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Completion of project construction works
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2025 Q1
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